Author Archives: Lorraine

Unknown's avatar

About Lorraine

I am a local historian, whose love of Dover has lead to decades of research into some of the lesser known tales that this famous and beautiful town has to tell.

Len Hook – Pioneer of Road Cycle Racing

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Lorraine

When Sir Bradley Wiggins, in 2012, became the first British rider to win the Tour de France, road cycle racing became a high profile sport. Since then Chris Froome has won the race three times! No doubt, following the forth-coming … Continue reading →

Posted in East Cliff and Athol Terrace, Hook Len - Pioneer of Road Cycle Racing, Hook Len - Pioneer of Road Cycle Racing, Hook Len - Pioneer of Road Cycle Racing, People, Sports | Comments Off on Len Hook – Pioneer of Road Cycle Racing

Gateway Flats

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Lorraine

In July 1944, while World War II (1939-1945) was still raging and Dover was still earning the accolade ‘Hell Fire Corner’, Dover Corporation was discussing a master plan for when peace came. Although property damage, due to the constant assault, … Continue reading →

Posted in Buildings, Gateway Flats, Gateway Flats, Sea Front | Comments Off on Gateway Flats

St. Peter’s Church in the centre of Dover

Posted on September 27, 2014 by Lorraine

On the north side of Market Square, in medieval times, stood Dover’s parish church of St. Peter. Its churchyard is believed to have covered the ground from the east of present day Cannon Street to Castle Street and along Church … Continue reading →

Posted in Market Square, Religion & Churches, St. Peter’s Church, St. Peter’s Church | Comments Off on St. Peter’s Church in the centre of Dover

Harbour of Refuge Part II

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Lorraine

Harbour of Refuge – A truly national work that would enable the rendezvous in times of war of the entire national fleet and serving as a national harbour of refuge, so much needed in the interests of humanity … Dover, … Continue reading →

Posted in Harbour of Refuge Part II, Maritime | Comments Off on Harbour of Refuge Part II

Harbour of Refuge Part I

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Lorraine

Harbour of Refuge – A truly national work that would enable the rendezvous in times of war of the entire national fleet and serving as a national harbour of refuge, so much needed in the interests of humanity … Dover, … Continue reading →

Posted in Harbour of Refuge Part I, Maritime | Comments Off on Harbour of Refuge Part I